IVE – Ice Queen Lyrics | Romanized & Meaning

Ice Queen

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IVE Ice Queen lyrics romanization and English meaning
Ice Queen captures the chill of a guarded heart and the daring spark that might finally break through.

Release Date

April 29, 2024

Genre

Pop / Electronic

Label

Starship Entertainment

Composers / Lyricists

Lauren Aquilina, Seo Ji-eum, Ryan S. Jhun, Jack Brady, Jordan Roman, Rollo

Participating Members

An Yujin Gaeul Rei Jang Wonyoung Liz Leeseo

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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation
(i-i-i’m in the castle)
da-ga-o-ji mo-ta-go mang-seol-yeo da-deul
(I-I-I’m in the castle)
They hesitate, can’t come closer
hae-chi-ji anh-a nan
yeon-seup-ha-go hwal-jjak u-seo bo-yeo-do
eo-ul-li-ji anh-na bwa
I won’t hurt you
Even if I practice and smile brightly
I guess it doesn’t suit me
sa-ram-deul-eun mal-hae it-janh-a jae-neun
seo-neul-hae jom eo-din-ga
but i don’t care (i don’t)
no, i don’t care (don’t care at all)
People say, you know, she’s
A bit chilly, somewhere
But I don’t care (I don’t)
No, I don’t care (Don’t care at all)
geu-ttae nal hyang-hae geo-reo-o-neun neo
eo-jju, geop eop-ne?
who’s that who’s that who’s that boy?
hold up
Then you walk towards me
Oh, fearless?
Who’s that who’s that who’s that boy?
Hold up
i-i-i’m in the castle
jeol-byeok kkeut-e nop-go pyo-jok-han jip
na-e ma-meun dry ice yeong-ha-e on-do
eo-reum-cheo-reom seom-tteuk cha-ga-un queen
I-I-I’m in the castle
A tall, sharp house at the cliff’s edge
My heart is dry ice, sub-zero temperature
An ice-cold, chilling queen
i-i-i wanna listen
gung-geum-hae neon mu-seun mal-eul hal-ji
geu sae-ha-yan ip-gim sa-i-ro eo-di
han beon baet-eo-bo-ge-nni
I-I-I wanna listen
I’m curious what you’ll say
Between that white breath, will you
Try to speak once?
woo ah
woo
gam-dang-hal su it-get-ni
nap-peu-ji-neun anh-a geu neom-chi-neun pae-gi
Woo
Can you handle it?
Not bad, that overflowing confidence
saeng-gin geot-do je-beop cute (he’s cute)
ha-nyeo-reum-e tae-yang gat-eun geu nun-bit
nun-eul tteol su eop-geodeun
Even looks quite cute (He’s cute)
Eyes like the summer sun
I can’t look away
neo-ra-myeon jom eo-tteol-kka ham-kke-hae-do joh-eul-kka
sang-sang-eul jom hae-bwass-eo
you and me mo-reu-ji
geu-ttae nal hyang-hae son-eul nae-min neo
What if it’s you? Would it be nice together?
I imagined a bit
You and me, don’t know
Then you reached out your hand to me
eo-jju, geop eop-ne?
who’s that who’s that who’s that boy?
hold up
i-i-i’m in the castle
Oh, fearless?
Who’s that who’s that who’s that boy?
Hold up
I-I-I’m in the castle
jeol-byeok kkeut-e nop-go pyo-jok-han jip
na-e ma-meun dry ice yeong-ha-e on-do
eo-reum-cheo-reom seom-tteuk cha-ga-un queen
i-i-i wanna listen
A tall, sharp house at the cliff’s edge
My heart is dry ice, sub-zero temperature
An ice-cold, chilling queen
I-I-I wanna listen
gung-geum-hae neon mu-seun mal-eul hal-ji
geu sae-ha-yan ip-gim sa-i-ro eo-di
I’m curious what you’ll say
Between that white breath, where
han beon baet-eo-bo-ge-nni
oh, geu-rae hok-si hok-si man-il man-il neo-ra-myeon
i-reon nae ma-eum-do no-gil su it-sseul-ji-do
kka-jit sa-rang geu-tta-wi
Will you try to speak once?
Oh, maybe, maybe if it’s you
You might even melt my heart
Love, whatever
han beon hae-bol-kka eo-di
ay, ga-go-haess-ni you ready?
watch it burn, hold up
i-i-i’m in the castle
jeol-byeok kkeut-e nop-go pyo-jok-han jip
na-e ma-meun dry ice yeong-ha-e on-do
eo-reum-cheo-reom seom-tteuk cha-ga-un queen
i-i-i wanna listen
gung-geum-hae neon mu-seun mal-eul hal-ji
geu sae-ha-yan ip-gim sa-i-ro eo-di
han beon baet-eo-bo-ge-nni
woo ah
woo
(i-i-i’m in the castle)
Shall we try it once?
Ay, are you ready? You ready?
Watch it burn, hold up
I-I-I’m in the castle
A tall, sharp house at the cliff’s edge
My heart is dry ice, sub-zero temperature
An ice-cold, chilling queen
I-I-I wanna listen
I’m curious what you’ll say
Between that white breath, where
Will you try to speak once?
Woo ah
Woo
(I-I-I’m in the castle)
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
망설여 (Mang-seol-yeo)
Hesitate
💡 Note: To feel reluctant or uncertain before taking an action
입김 (Ip-gim)
Breath
💡 Note: The visible steam of one’s breath in cold air
패기 (Pae-gi)
Spirit
💡 Note: A bold and vigorous energy or ambition
섬뜩 (Seom-tteuk)
Chilling
💡 Note: A sudden feeling of coldness or fear that gives a shiver
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The song portrays a protagonist who identifies as a cold queen living in a high, secluded castle. It describes the intriguing tension that arises when a brave individual approaches her frozen heart, sparking a sense of curiosity about whether this person can finally melt her icy exterior.